Sodium t-Amylate Powder

C₅H₁₁ONa

A powder form of sodium tert-amylate, a very strong base commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.

Soluble in Cyclohexane, Diglyme, Hexane, THF, Toluene.

Typical Applications

Very strong hydrocarbon soluble base, used for:
  • Deprotonations
  • Base catalyzed reactions
  • Elimination reactions
  • Super base reaction with butyllithium
  • Isomerization reactions

Benefits at a glance

  • Free flowing powder
  • Very high purity, low hydroxyl content
  • Very strong base, stronger than primary and secondary alcoholates
  • Very good solubility in organic solvents, selective and specific in many organic reactions
  • Custom packaging available

Product Details & Documents

Further Information

Storage:

Dry and cool (at ambient temperature)

Packaging:

2 x 5 kg PE bags in drums
5 x 10 kg PE bags in drums

Shelf life:

Recommended re-test of the product 18 months after production in originally sealed packaging. Re-test is recommended after 6 months for products without subpackaging.

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